The axe-head seemed hopelessly lost, and as it was borrowed,
the honor of the prophetic band was likely to be imperiled, and so the name of
their God to be compromised. Contrary to all expectation, the iron was made to
mount from the depth of the stream and to swim; for things impossible with man
are possible with God.
I knew a man in Christ but a few years ago who was called to
undertake a work far exceeding his strength. It appeared as difficult as to
involve absurdity in the bare idea of attempting it. Yet he was called thereto,
and his faith rose with the occasion; God honored his faith, unlooked-for aid
was sent, and the iron did swim. Another of the Lord's family was in grievous
financial straits, he was able to meet all claims, and much more if he could
have realized a certain portion of his estate, but he was overtaken with a
sudden pressure; he sought for friends in vain, but faith led him to the
unfailing Helper, and lo, the trouble was averted, his footsteps were enlarged,
and the iron did swim.
A third had a sorrowful case of depravity to deal with. He
had taught, reproved, warned, invited, and interceded, but all in vain. Old
Adam was too strong for young Melanchthon; the stubborn spirit would not
relent. Then came an agony of prayer, and before long a blessed answer was sent
from heaven. The hard heart was broken, the iron did swim.
Beloved reader, what is thy desperate case? What heavy matter
hast thou in hand today? Bring it hither. The God of the prophet’s lives, and
lives to help His saints. He will not suffer thee to lack any good thing.
Believe thou in the Lord of hosts! Approach Him pleading the name of Jesus, and
the iron shall swim; thou too shalt see the finger of God working marvels for
His people. According to thy faith be it unto thee, and yet again the iron
shall swim.
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